United have been accused of offering 'very large' sums to the 16-year-old's parents to induce him to end a contract he has until the end of this season.

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Bradford are keen to keep hold of one of their prize assets and are likely to want compensation to allow Burgess to leave before the end of his contract at the end of next season.

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Linfield are now consulting with their lawyers over the governing body's attempt to end the contract.

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